Visiting Angels Provides a Free Home Care Consultation to Families with Aging Loved Ones in Largo, Upper Marlboro, Fort Washington, and Nearby Cities in Prince George's County

Exploring home care for your aging loved one can prompt a lot of questions. Issues such as cost, scheduling, services, and caregiver qualifications might enter your mind. Are in-home elder care services the best choice for you? It can be overwhelming.

A free, in-home assessment from Visiting Angels of Largo offers you an opportunity to learn about our services and qualifications. One of our care coordinators will go to your loved one’s home to better understand your family’s needs and to establish a relationship with you and your loved one. Your free consultation will provide expert guidance to help you navigate the decision-making process. It’s the first step in getting professional in home care services.

How Should I Prepare for My Consultation?

Before your consultation, let your loved one know that you are considering hiring a professional caregiver. The decision to begin professional care can be a sensitive, emotionally charged issue which may be met with objections. If your loved one resists the idea, listen to their concerns, but emphasize that their health and well-being are your top priorities.

For the assessment, be sure to consider the following questions:

• What time of day does your loved one typically need assistance?
• What tasks are the most challenging?
• Is there a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s disease that requires specific services?
• How much money is in your budget for care?

It is also a good idea to bring a list of questions to ask during the consultation.

What Topics Will We Cover?

Our compassionate care coordinators are skilled at putting seniors and family caregivers at ease, especially when discussing sensitive issues. We will discuss matching your needs with our services. We will also talk about scheduling preferences and how to best collaborate with our office. Home care services can include:

• Alzheimer's Care
• Dementia Care
• Fall Prevention
• Social Care
• Certified Palliative Care
• End of Life Care
• Ready-Set-Go Home
• Respite Care
• Personal Care
• Companion Care

Our in-home consultations include complimentary home safety and fall-risk assessments. We will examine your loved one’s specific safety needs in their home environment. Your care coordinator will include discussion topics such as caregiver qualifications, safety, oversight, and emergency procedures.